# Osmington

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Western Australia › Rest of WA › Augusta Margaret River › 6285, WA

Area: 35 km²

A car-dependent lifestyle defines the 163 people living in Osmington. This is a far older community than the national average, with a typical resident aged 48 and nearly 24% of people aged 65 or over. While many residents are well-qualified and active as volunteers, the area is marked by low typical incomes. It is a quiet, rural setting where almost every home is a separate house and most people work from home or in local agriculture.

## Demographics & Identity

The population is far older than the state and national average, with seniors making up nearly a quarter of the community. There is also a notably high proportion of people in de facto relationships compared to other similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 163 | -52.9% since 2011 |
| Median age | 48 yrs | +14.3% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 23.9% | +62.3% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 16.6% | -28.4% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 17.7% | +22.2% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 28.2%, Seniors (65+) 23.9%, Young adults (25–44) 22.1%, Children (0–14) 16.6%, Youth (15–24) 4.9%

**Marital status** — Married 50.8%, Never married 27.3%, Divorced 15.2%, Separated 5.3%, Widowed 4.5%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

English and Australian ancestries are most common, and 23.9% of residents were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas but well below the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 23.9% | +27.4% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 62.6%, England 8.6%, New Zealand 3.1%

**Ancestry** — English 52.8%, Australian 33.7%, Scottish 16.6%, Irish 8.0%, Dutch 4.3%, Italian 1.8%

## Language

English is the primary language for 88.3% of the community. While more people use another language at home than in most similar areas, this is still far below the state and national averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 5.5% | +59.2% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 88.3%

## Religion

The community is among the most non-religious at its level, with 61.3% of people reporting no religion—a figure far above both the state and national averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 61.3% | +86.8% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 61.3%, Christianity 26.4%, Not stated 9.2%

## Education & Qualifications

A fair number of adults have a bachelor degree or higher, and 56.2% finished Year 12. These figures are higher than most similar areas, though still well below the state and national averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 56.2% | +17.8% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 19.7% | +16.0% since 2011 |
| Schools within 3 km | 0 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 56.2%, Year 10 23.1%, Year 11 8.5%, Year 9 or below 3.1%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 41.4%, Bachelor degree 19.2%, Advanced diploma / diploma 13.1%, Certificate I / II 8.1%, Postgraduate degree 4.0%, Graduate diploma / certificate 3.0%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 17.2%, Health 11.1%, Management & commerce 9.1%, Education 8.1%, Architecture & building 6.1%, Agriculture & environment 5.1%, Natural & physical sciences 4.0%, Society & culture 4.0%, Food, hospitality & personal services 4.0%

## Income

Incomes are much lower than in most similar areas, with a typical weekly family income of $1,339. This is far below the national figure of $2,120.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $644 | +4.4% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,231 | -12.0% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,339 | -4.8% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 4.5% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 7.6% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $650–$1,499 40.9%, $1,500–$2,999 40.9%, $3,000–$3,999 7.6%, Under $650 4.5%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 40.2%, $650–$1,499 33.3%, $1,500–$2,999 9.1%, $3,000 or more 2.3%

## Health & Disability

Residents report fewer long-term health conditions and a much lower need for daily help than most other areas, which is consistent with the lower-than-average rate of reported chronic illness.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 23.9% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 8.6% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 1.8% | -28.6% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 8.6%, Mental health 8.6%, Asthma 5.5%, Other condition 4.3%, Cancer 3.1%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 58.9%, One condition 19.6%, Two conditions 1.8%

## Community Participation

This is a highly active community where 25.8% of people volunteer. Rates of unpaid housework and childcare are also far above the national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 25.8% | -12.8% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 10.6% | +100.0% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 36.4% | +4.0% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 3.1% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 30.3% | +7.7% since 2011 |

## First Nations

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area, which is lower than most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 0 | — |

## Family & Households

About 30.3% of people live alone, and one-parent families are much more common here than in most similar areas. Homes are slightly smaller than average, with 2.2 people per household.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.2 | -15.4% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 21.1% | +150.8% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 30.3% | +80.4% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples without children 43.0%, Couples with children 36.8%, One-parent families 21.1%

**Household size** — 2 people 50.0%, 1 person 30.3%, 3 people 12.1%, 4 people 9.1%

## Housing & Dwellings

Separate houses make up 97% of all homes, and 42.4% are owned outright—far above the national figure. However, homes here are much smaller, with far fewer three-bedroom properties than usual.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $340 | +126.7% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,625 | +20.4% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -33.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 28.8% | +2.8% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 42.4% | +0.1% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 97.0% | -3.0% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 57.6% | -24.4% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 42.4%, Rented 28.8%, Owned with a mortgage 16.7%, Other tenure 4.5%, Not stated 4.5%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 97.0%, Other dwelling 6.1%

**Bedrooms per home** — 2 bedrooms 30.3%, 4 bedrooms 30.3%, 3 bedrooms 27.3%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $200–$349 36.8%, $350–$549 15.8%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 36.4%, Under $1,000 27.3%, $1,800–$2,999 27.3%, $3,000 or more 27.3%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as there are no public transport stops. This is reflected in the fact that 32.5% of people work from home, a rate far above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 32.5% | +14.6% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 54.5%, Worked at home 32.5%, Car (passenger) 6.5%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 42.2%, 1 vehicle 25.0%, 3 vehicles 21.9%, 4 or more 4.7%

## Migration & Movement

About 29.1% of the population moved in the last five years, while 7.7% are recent arrivals from overseas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 29.1% | -10.9% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 7.7% | -31.9% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

There is no unemployment in the community, and many people work in agriculture, forestry, and fishing. About 59.1% of adults are working or looking for work.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% | -100.0% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 59.1% | -13.5% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 55.8% | -3.5% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 22.1%, Manufacturing 11.7%, Other services 11.7%, Professional & technical 7.8%, Education & training 7.8%, Construction 6.5%, Accommodation & food 6.5%, Health care & social assistance 6.5%, Mining 5.2%, Administrative & support 5.2%, Retail trade 3.9%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 28.6%, Professionals 18.2%, Technicians & trades 16.9%, Community & personal service 15.6%, Sales workers 10.4%, Labourers 6.5%, Clerical & administrative 5.2%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.2%

## Walkability

The area is completely car-dependent, with no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Almost no homes have a walkable city environment.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.0 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.0 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 2.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 6.1 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 0 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 7.3% | — |

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL51191/osmington